Tony Mancuso

Tony Mancuso, Esq, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday. A life resident of Syracuse he was a graduate of North High School and the NY State Maritime Academy. He was also a magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law where he graduated first in his class and was Notes Editor of the Syracuse Law Review. Mr. Mancuso was a practicing attorney for over 50 years retiring in 1990. He also served as a Syracuse City Court Judge. He fought for his country proudly in the US Navy serving in World War II as Lieutenant, J.G. Tony was an avid golfer and was a member of various local clubs including, Tuscarora, Nottingham Knolls and Lafayette. He was also a member of Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Peter’s Church. Tony and Nicoletta enjoyed wintering in the panhandle of Florida. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Susie Mancuso and brother, Eugene Mancuso.

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nicoletta Fiermonte Mancuso; daughters, Marilyn (Philip) Tierney of Brookline, MA and Suzanne (Brian) Kissane of Acton, MA; sons, Anthony (Deborah) Mancuso of Syracuse, NY, Marc Mancuso of Boulder, CO, John (Rosemary) Mancuso of Liverpool, NY and Joseph (Kristin) Mancuso of Syracuse, NY; brother, John (Wilma) Mancuso of Syracuse, NY; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 4112 East Genesee Street, Dewitt, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME is in care of arrangements.

The family would like to thank Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center Heritage Apartments and the sixth floor at Cunningham Nursing and Rehab for their attentive care to Mr. Mancuso.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208.